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Famous People Benjamin Franklin, Sarah Franklin Bache, Paul Revere, Betsy Ross, Martha Washington, Esther Reed, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Abigail Adams, Peter Salem, Sybil Ludington, James Forten, Phyllis Wheatley, Molly Brant, Thomas Paine, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Nathan Hale

The British are coming. The British are coming! Most people know the story of Paul Revere, but few know of Sybil Ludington. She was known as the female Paul Revere, although she is not nearly as famous. Watch this video to learn about one brave teenage girl whose actions helped the Americans achieve victory over the British troops during the Revolutionary War.

Events leading up to the war

Battles

Listen to this podcast to hear about some of the major battles of the Revolutionary War, and some of the differences between America and England. Even though we were outnumbered, and America was the underdog, the colonists still managed to win the war, and gain independence!

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